Remembering Rapidan Dam

By: Charlie M. Hartman

NEW ULM— Brown County Historical Society hosted Lunch and a bite of history, Thursday afternoon for Remembering the Rapidan Dam with guest speaker and photographer from Mankato Rick Pepper. During the presentation, Pepper recounted the ...

May 17, 2025

Hans Joohs intern to represent hometown

By: Clay Schuldt

The end of the school year is fast approaching and many teachers are preparing for a break. But for New Ulm native Martha Balge, it’s a chance to once again explore her love of German language. Balge was recently selected by New Ulm’s ...

May 17, 2025

Detour on Highway 4 south of Sleepy Eye begins May 27

MANKATO — State Highway 4 from Sleepy Eye to Brown County Road 24 will close starting Tuesday, May 27, for approximately three weeks, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. A detour will be in place as crews complete ...

May 17, 2025

Armstrong shoots straight 25 again for New Ulm

New Ulm Eagles trapshooter Dylan Armstrong shot a straight 25 for the second week in a row this week in his event. Each competitor shoots two rounds of 25 for a total of 50 targets. Below are this week’s top scores in trap and skeet for New ...

May 17, 2025

Eagles hunt for Big South repeat

By: Travis Rosenau

NEW ULM — For the second year in a row, the New Ulm Eagles will be looking to take the title of Big South Conference softball champions into the postseason. After defeating Luverne in the Big South title game last season with a 10-4 win at ...

May 17, 2025

Area roundup: New Ulm baseball powers past Waseca 10-3

PREP BASEBALL New Ulm 10, Waseca 3 (5 innings) WASECA — New Ulm downed Waseca 10-3 in five innings in a Big South Conference baseball game on Friday. The game was called after five innings due to weather. Colin Forstner earned the ...

May 17, 2025